Interwoven

Fiorella Granda is an illustrator, designer, and content creator based in Toronto. You can find out more about her work here: https://www.instagram.com/fiorelladoodles/

Hi everyone! Today I’m speaking with Donna Lynn Caskey. Donna Lynn is a songwriter and clawhammer banjo player. She talks about her journey learning to play banjo, which included going to banjo camp. She also discusses different musical influences she’s had at different points in her life, including the music she was exposed to by her older siblings growing up. She discusses being inspired by and...

Hi everyone! Today I’m speaking to Gabriel kaprielian about his work with climate change resiliency and adaptation. We talk about a bunch of different topics, including augmented reality, the use of games as a way to spark a different way of thinking during the design process, the importance of cross-disciplinary conversations about climate change, and more. Gabriel talks about how we can use diff...

Hi everyone! Today I’m speaking with Kim Frock. Kim helped start an independent middle school in Corning, New York, called the Alternative School for Math and Science, or ASMS, in 2004. She then served as ASMS’s administrative head of school until 2020 and is now working as the administrator in charge at Corning Community College. In this conversation we talk about Kim’s journey starting ASMS, sta...

In today’s episode, I talk to J Muzacz. J is a mosaic artist and muralist based in Austin, Texas. He’s the co-founder of The Mosaic Workshop, which teaches mosaic classes, brings community members in to work on mosaic murals, and overall is a hub for the mosaic medium in the region. I talk to J about how he first began working with mosaics, how he hopes The Mosaic Workshop can impact the community...

Today I spoke with Sydne Clark, author of You Inspire Me . She talks about her writing process, what the book is about, advice for staying motivated, and more. Thank you so much Sydne for coming on, and I hope you enjoy the episode!

Tom Weirich, head of marketing and stakeholder relations for EDP Renewables North America joins the show to talk about his book, We Took the Risk . The book details stories of early leaders in the renewable energy industry. It’s a great resource for anyone looking to get involved in the industry, or, if you already work in renewables, it’s a great way to get re-energized and re-inspired. In this c...

Hi everyone! Today we're joined by Soph Nguyen. Soph is a product designer based in Los Angelos, California. They currently lead product design for a start up called Passes. Passes creates tools for content creators, specifically around helping them monetize their brands. Soph has worked for a variety of other businesses and start ups in the past. They also have a degree in cognitive science from...

Today I'm joined by freelance illustrator and graphic designer Zaine Vaun. Zaine talks about finding resources to stay up to date with the design industry, marketing yourself online, and being inspired by the natural world. It was so much fun having Zaine on the podcast and I hope you enjoy the show! Find Zaine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaine.vaun/?hl=en Zaine's website: https://zain...

John Brecher is a photographer and video producer based in Costa Rica. He joins the show to discuss various projects he's worked on over the years. He discusses an article he helped produce for NBC News covering the Trans-Pecos natural gas pipeline, converting a newspaper's photography workflow from film to digital, and helping to create a video about journalist Alexandra Bell. Check out some of t...

Sarah and I (Sophy) were thrilled to have Pavi Theva join us on the show today. Pavi is a life and career success coach, mindfulness teacher, podcast host, and speaker in the realm of self-development. She's based in Austin, Texas. Pavi shares her journey, from growing in India to immigrating to the US and working in tech to eventually finding a higher calling in her mindfulness and career coachin...

Today we're joined by Steven Ecker. Steven is a collage artist based in Austin, TX. He both creates his own collages and hosts collage workshops. I (Sophy) have attended many of his workshops and that's actually how I know Steven. We discuss using creativity as an outlet for your emotions; building a business around your art; having the confidence to put yourself out there; defining your own metri...

Jonathon Lopez is a solutions consultant at Aptitude 8. Aptitude 8 helps businesses use the CRM Hubspot effectively. Jonathon shares about his journey getting into tech and his current role. He also talks about a vision he has for a non profit that would help people learn basic "real world" skills like balancing a budget and applying for your first job. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Matt Rhyze is a video editor for YouTuber Jeremy Hutchins (7.8 millions subscribers). Matt joins the show to discuss his process, including tips for comedic timing and sound design. He also shares insights into the revision process. Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathewrhyze/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Matt's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Math...

Michael Brooker has had various experiences involving music, including playing in a punk rock band and writing his own songs. In today's episode, he discusses his creative process.

My friend Sarah Kazuko Martin joins the show to discuss a 500+ page writing project she undertook during the pandemic. She reflects on her various stages of her life, and discusses how she loves journaling as a way to channel her thoughts. She shares details about how her writing project came together as well as plans for future projects.

Kindra Ting is a freelance marketing designer who works with B2B tech brands. She joins the show to discuss her journey getting started in marketing design. Kindra emphasizes the value of making friends in the same career field as you, advocating for reaching out to like-minded people on Instagram.

Maxwell Bentley, founder of Bentley Media (video marketing agency), shares how to get started in video marketing, his love for video as a kid, and how to leverage video to engage customers and prospects. You can check out Bentley Media at https://www.weonlyfilmeverything.com/